Contracts Manager - Highways

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We are currently recruiting for a Contract Manager to join our Infrastructure team in the East Anglia region (highways Areas 6 & 8).

Reporting to the Senior Contract Manager, you will contribute to the performance and growth of our infrastructure division and ensure that we exceed our client`s expectations on safety, quality, and operational delivery. You will predominantly be involved in de-veg, but the work scope may potentially also include fencing and civils work.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Managing multiple Site Supervisors across the region to exceed client and internal KPIs

• Assisting the Senior Contract Manager with the planning, safety, and quality of work

• Surveying sites to evaluate work-scope, as well as planning, overseeing, and delivering effectively

Who are we looking for?

To be ideal for this role, you will have the following, although training can be given to the right candidate:

• Qualifications/experience in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environment, land use, or a related discipline

• Experience on Highways is also an advantage

• Managerial and operational experience in a similar environment

• The ability to lead and motivate

• Effective influencing and negotiating skills

• Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of tendering

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment , and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program , supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards, Accolades and Culture

• We have been awarded `world-class` status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the ` Top 100 Large Companies to Work For ` league table.

• Certified B-Corp Accredited , Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.

• We inclusively support ` The Race at Work Charter `, ` Ban the Box `, ` The Armed Forces Covenant ` and are ` Disability Confident '

• We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund , an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.

• 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500!

Perks and Benefits

• Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.

• Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans

• Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app

• A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.

• Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities

• Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.

• Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. We`re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we`ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we`re stronger.

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